tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91765626976133578202024-03-13T01:06:54.107+00:00Confessions of an Occasional CrafterGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176562697613357820.post-14541694075118419742012-01-08T07:46:00.001+00:002012-01-08T07:46:32.505+00:00Keeping up with those good intentions<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One small step towards my resolutions, I've taken a photo a day <i>and</i> made them in to a collage! I decided to use some 5x7 templates from <a href="http://www.kerribradford.com/products-page/">Kerri Bradford</a> these were from her Snapshots collections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love Kerri's products but she has made me want a Silhouette sooooooo badly!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 1 Those fabulous fireworks to welcome in the new year - so amazing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 2 A <strike>shopping </strike> eating trip to Bluewater.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 3 Jake on the carousel at Van Hages.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 4 Our lovely Princess Ellen who is sadly leaving us this week for her Hygienist course.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 5 The digital Project Life kit I bought for my poor man's Project Life!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 6 My brand new point and shoot camera so I don't have to lug my bigger camera around!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 7 Taking down the decorations until the next time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Going back to day 5, I wanted to do Project Life but could no way afford to buy a kit, always supposing I could get hold of one in this country, so I bought a large pack of baseball card holders and will use the cards and papers which come with the digi version to make my own!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The exercise is going ok, the diet not so much! We're still wading through the left-overs from Christmas - cheese and pate are not good diet food especially when eaten with quantities of fresh French bread, crisps and cheese straws!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And.........I blogged again! Too much of a good thing? We'll see.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well here I am again! It's just got to be done. New Years Resolution time, you know those resolutions I make then you don't see me again for 6 months, yeah those!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I want to try to do a photo a day project again although it might dwindle to a photo a week, we'll see. I'm hoping, with a camera on my phone, forgetting (or not bothering with) my camera won't be an excuse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I want to do the get fitter/slimmer bit too, maybe back to Slimming World, we'll see. I got a Wii Fit for Christmas which I love so, hopefully, I'll use that a lot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Posting on here? I'll try to post my photo's weekly and I've got a backlog of cards and layouts which I haven't posted, sheer laziness and an unwillingness to fight with Blogger every time I came on, although this new format seems sooooooo much easier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Life should be a little easier in 2012. Stuart has taken out his private pension so life should be less worrying and, with a job, hopefully, on the horizon, even back to how it used to be! Robbie has also just got a job, at last, so things are looking up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So hello again blog. Happy New Year to anyone who happens along. I <b style="font-style: italic;">will </b>see you again soon!!!</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176562697613357820.post-4981747430000372832011-08-13T19:21:00.000+01:002011-08-13T19:21:41.634+01:00First Layout in ages<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.shimelle.com/">Shimelle</a> is holding a Scrapbooking Weekend over on her blog. I thought I would have a go, I haven't done much scrapping for a while. This is for the starting point challenge.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope to get at least one more challenge done.</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176562697613357820.post-28803304129067713922011-08-08T20:38:00.000+01:002011-08-08T20:38:17.634+01:00So Long<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh My Gosh!!! Is it really that long..............so that New Years Resolution didn't last long did it?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been creating (not as much as I resolved) just not blogging. So here are my last two cards.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, an anniversary card using the Stampin' up top note die and Artistic Etchings and En Francais stamps. I cased this card from <a href="http://stampin-n-stuff.blogspot.com/">Jo Dumbleton's</a> fabby blog</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next is the card I made for my gorgeous grandson for his third birthday (three! I can hardly believe it!!!)</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wADhy4CPl44/TkA58GA8n9I/AAAAAAAAAUo/iYxMBISMWms/s1600/IMG_0327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wADhy4CPl44/TkA58GA8n9I/AAAAAAAAAUo/iYxMBISMWms/s320/IMG_0327.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Made using the Mickey and friends cricut cartridge. He absolutely loved it!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will try to come back soon with some of my other cards and layouts from the last few months. </span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 1 resting and relaxing (Lol I went to Bluewater and hit the sales but we did stop for frequent rests)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyCSYq_azI/AAAAAAAAATk/x3yHuwt3b7U/s1600/Picture-winter-day-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyCSYq_azI/AAAAAAAAATk/x3yHuwt3b7U/s320/Picture-winter-day-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 2 Breath of fresh air </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyC-eBIYxI/AAAAAAAAATo/MRk2UJLJek8/s1600/Picture-winter-day-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyC-eBIYxI/AAAAAAAAATo/MRk2UJLJek8/s320/Picture-winter-day-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 3 Possibilties</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyDS_tJgcI/AAAAAAAAATs/GVcNXPmrsm8/s1600/Picture-winter-day-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyDS_tJgcI/AAAAAAAAATs/GVcNXPmrsm8/s320/Picture-winter-day-3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 4 A little bit of sunshine</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyDzMFYSpI/AAAAAAAAATw/t_xLbveRcwo/s1600/Picture-winter-day-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyDzMFYSpI/AAAAAAAAATw/t_xLbveRcwo/s320/Picture-winter-day-4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 5 Everyday use - something I can't live without!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyEG2FZC5I/AAAAAAAAAT0/w3T4ZT8knaw/s1600/Picture-winter-day-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyEG2FZC5I/AAAAAAAAAT0/w3T4ZT8knaw/s320/Picture-winter-day-5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 6 Cracks</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyEpId2hpI/AAAAAAAAAT4/WQma41VDy0M/s1600/Picture-winter-day-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyEpId2hpI/AAAAAAAAAT4/WQma41VDy0M/s320/Picture-winter-day-6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day 7 Quiet beauty</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have exercised every other day so far so that resolution is on track but have failed miserably on the card front but again I can catch up!!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly for Monica, the Merry Christmas banner I made with Stampin' up paper, my Tim Holtz rosette die and my nesties.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyIlxw3QFI/AAAAAAAAAUA/KEFBWY8pZOM/s1600/Banner-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyIlxw3QFI/AAAAAAAAAUA/KEFBWY8pZOM/s320/Banner-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyIyTVD61I/AAAAAAAAAUI/1kTjA2TDXVU/s1600/Banner-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/TSyIyTVD61I/AAAAAAAAAUI/1kTjA2TDXVU/s320/Banner-3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just to prove I do craft occasionally!!!</span></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176562697613357820.post-77234268621246245632010-12-31T22:50:00.000+00:002010-12-31T22:52:18.790+00:00Happy New Year<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2010 is coming to an end. It's been a dire year with Stu out of work but there is light on the horizon. I've had a lot of fun this year too despite lack of cash.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to blog my new years resolutions in an attempt to name and shame!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Primarily I intend to get off my butt and exercise...........a lot more.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Secondly I want to craft more so I will try to make at least one card a week and blog it!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And thirdly I will try to take more photo's, not a photo a day as I know I'll get bored and give up but plenty through the month and do a monthly review at the end of each month.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think that's enough without making it too difficult, I don't want to fall at the first hurdle!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have chosen one little word for the first time ever. I have chosen "achieve" </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you all have a very happy and healthy new year for 2011</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hugs</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176562697613357820.post-80242021277289761882010-12-06T09:36:00.000+00:002010-12-06T09:36:39.680+00:00UKS Cybercrop<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh heck!!! I didn't realise it was so long since I've blogged. I've not done a lot of crafting apart from a few Christmassy bits which I will post when they go up</span>.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This weekend was the cybercrop over at UKS. I signed up at the very last moment having completely forgotten about it but still manged to get a few LO's done.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first was a digi class by Karen which was right up my street.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rest were all for challenges</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did a little craft (and found 2 scrapbook shops) but nothing finished to show, so I'll post a few photos from Cornwall instead</span>.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was our first (dull) day. We revisited old haunts along the North West coast.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">H is for Hot Hot Hot using primarily red, orange and yellow.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the challenges was to journal around the page/photo. Here is my digi effort.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Used Songbird Avenue Port au Prince kit and Miss Mints Grunge alpha.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First on a craft note, this is the card I made him. He loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on the Disney Channel and bounces along to the Hot Dog dance. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We all met in London and went to the Science Museum. They have an under 5's section in the basement which I would recommend highly to anyone with children that age (beware though, buggies are NOT allowed so if you have a baby, take it in a sling.) Jake loved this area and we stayed for a couple of hours.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Later after lunch we took him to Coram's Field, near Russell Square which is amazing. No adults allowed unless accompanied by a child, which they reinforce with a gatekeeper. There are a variety of playgrounds for different age groups. Jakes play area was all sand and water (note for next time take bucket and spade!!!). The climbing areas were safe enough not to have to follow him too closely and all told he had a great time.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a wonderful holiday in Devon, the weather was fab but not too hot. Jake had a fantastic time. I'm sure more layouts will follow.</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176562697613357820.post-31146523804799107122010-07-02T19:50:00.000+01:002010-07-02T19:50:55.067+01:002 in 1 day!While I've got a useable internet, here is a layout I made of our day out at Old Macdonalds farm. Jake had a ball!!!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that was soooooo not funny!!!!</div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176562697613357820.post-292611602073330012010-07-02T18:35:00.000+01:002010-07-02T18:35:33.300+01:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sorry I'm such a bad blogger. Blame it on my t-mobile internet. It really doesn't like me uploading pictures and you so don't want to just read my rambles!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a card I made for a friends birthday. I used Stampin up DSP and my favourite birthday present my Martha Stewart butterfly punch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I used the current Mojo Monday sketch 134. This is the first time I've taken part in any sketch challenge os be gentle with me lol</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I used Stampin' up Tea and Crumpets, Happy Everything stamp set, Pretty in Pink and Always Artichoke cardstock and white satin ribbon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hope you like xx </span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176562697613357820.post-15796822713878001422010-04-01T07:20:00.000+01:002010-04-02T08:16:23.639+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7WJRvqRACI/AAAAAAAAAOg/nzbwk_zOFyk/s1600/IMG_0555web.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7WJRvqRACI/AAAAAAAAAOg/nzbwk_zOFyk/s320/IMG_0555web.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455417461573746722" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">And now the card to match the gift</span>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176562697613357820.post-24299450508637763192010-03-30T08:31:00.000+01:002010-03-30T17:36:39.985+01:00Origami Box and Book<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-family:arial;">wanted to start a blog where I could put the rare things I create and was easy</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> for anyone should they ever wish to see my masterpie</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ces!!! I'm the worlds worst blogger so time will tell!</span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-family:arial;">My first is an origami mini book and gift box I made as a Valentine present using Stampin' Up paper and ribbon.</span></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia,serif;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Here is the box first.<br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IghwIdMNI/AAAAAAAAANk/MBoKt_wQA_s/s1600/IMG_0545web.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IghwIdMNI/AAAAAAAAANk/MBoKt_wQA_s/s320/IMG_0545web.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454457862927233234" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IhViNH-YI/AAAAAAAAANs/m67Pya6ZCGA/s1600/IMG_0546web.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IhViNH-YI/AAAAAAAAANs/m67Pya6ZCGA/s320/IMG_0546web.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454458752541915522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Next the book</span></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Now I've just got to get the hang of posting things in order!!!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IjA0w5n-I/AAAAAAAAAOU/e92JnNc34J4/s1600/IMG_0547web.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IjA0w5n-I/AAAAAAAAAOU/e92JnNc34J4/s320/IMG_0547web.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454460595769810914" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IjAQafsLI/AAAAAAAAAOE/6HHoo5f8gXY/s1600/IMG_0550web.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IjAQafsLI/AAAAAAAAAOE/6HHoo5f8gXY/s320/IMG_0550web.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454460586012160178" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IjAnFJPdI/AAAAAAAAAOM/76vf-l72bo8/s1600/IMG_0549web.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 139px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IjAnFJPdI/AAAAAAAAAOM/76vf-l72bo8/s320/IMG_0549web.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454460592096624082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7Ii_i5SUiI/AAAAAAAAAN0/bhgFPgeD3Wc/s1600/IMG_0552web.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 139px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7Ii_i5SUiI/AAAAAAAAAN0/bhgFPgeD3Wc/s320/IMG_0552web.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454460573793276450" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IjAGQ6aHI/AAAAAAAAAN8/ktZZlQwXSh8/s1600/IMG_0551web.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 142px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dMCXEIfknnM/S7IjAGQ6aHI/AAAAAAAAAN8/ktZZlQwXSh8/s320/IMG_0551web.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454460583287613554" border="0" /></a>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14283205344354897727noreply@blogger.com3